How food companies fool consumers with food coloring ingredients made from petrochemicals

"Have you ever wondered why companies use artificial colors? You might think it's because they want to make their food look good, but there's another reason -- a far deeper reason -- why companies use artificial colors to make their foods more appealing to consumers. Keep reading to learn what that is.

Why do foods with more vibrant, saturated colors look more appealing to consumers? Why does a bright-red apple look more appealing than a dull-red apple or a green apple? Why are foods sold to us in neon green, yellow and orange packages? The reason is that of the color of food speaks to humans' innate perceptions about the value of food items.

Humans are born with brains that are preprogrammed with the ability to..." read the rest of "How food companies fool consumers with food coloring ingredients made from petrochemicals" at Naturalnews.com

Exclusive Interview with Ronnie Cummins, Organic Consumers Association, on 1,4-Dioxane Contamination of Organic Products

"(NaturalNews) Want to know the latest news on the recent discovery of 'natural' and 'organic' products being contaminated with the cancer-causing chemical 1,4-dioxane? Two days ago, I conducted an exclusive, live interview with Ronnie Cummins of the Organic Consumers Association. It's a 30-minute interview, and it's available for immediate listening on our podcast page: http://www.naturalnews.com/Index-Podcasts.html

In the interview, Ronnie and I chat about the..." read the rest of "Exclusive Interview with Ronnie Cummins, Organic Consumers Association, on 1,4-Dioxane Contamination of Organic Products" at Naturalnews.com

Bee Pollen: The Healing Superfood for Optimum Health

"(NaturalNews) Bee Pollen is one of the most well known superfoods on the planet. Its research began with the people of the Caucasus Mountains in the former Soviet Union. Doctors began to study them because of their optimum health and longevity. Many of them were healthily living to 125 years old. A large percentage of them were beekeepers, and it was discovered that the pollen they ate was their magic elixir." click here to read the rest of "Bee Pollen: The Healing Superfood for Optimum Health" at Naturalnews.com

The Secret to Healing Miracles: How to Make Herbs Work Every Time

"(NaturalNews) It is certainly no secret that herbs get a bad rap sometimes because someone reports that they 'don't seem to work.' Just the other day..." click here to read the rest of "The Secret to Healing Miracles: How to Make Herbs Work Every Time" at Naturalnews.com

Taking the Burn Out of Heartburn Naturally

"(NaturalNews) According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 25 million Americans are suffering from heartburn each year. With such a large number of the population afflicted with this painful and potentially dangerous health problem, chances are that you are represented in this statistic. Over the past decade pharmaceutical companies have lead us to believe that the cause of this heartburn epidemic is an overproduction of stomach acid and doctors are writing millions of 'acid blocker' prescriptions each year aimed at easing the symptoms of acid reflux. Ironically however, low stomach acid levels, not excessive levels, may very well be causing your heartburn. And further more, the very act of 'blocking' your stomach acid production can have disastrous consequences for your health down the road.

Acid reflux is often incorrectly thought of as a stomach acid disease, but actually it is the result of a malfunctioning muscle called the..." click here to read the rest of "Taking the Burn Out of Heartburn Naturally" at Naturalnews.com

Rise and Shine: More Sunlight is Good for Your Health

"(NaturalNews) A study by researchers at the Institute for Cancer Research in Oslo, Norway has given further credence to the claim that the benefits of modest sun exposure outweigh the risk of skin cancer for most people. Johan Moan, the researcher who led the study said, 'Modest sun exposure gives enormous vitamin D benefits.'

He estimated that doubling the amount of sun exposure for residents of Norway would double the number of deaths due to skin cancer to 300. However, the great benefit to this would be a decrease of 3,000 people who die from other..." click here to read the rest of "Rise and Shine: More Sunlight is Good for Your Health" at Naturalnews.com

Dr. Carol Look on EFT and Changing the Energy That Blocks Your Success

"(NaturalNews) This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Fountain of Youth World Summit program which can be found at http://www.fountainofyouthworldsummit.com. In this excerpt, Dr. Carol Look speaks on EFT, her personal routine and how we can change the energy that's blocking our success." click here for the rest of "Dr. Carol Look on EFT and Changing the Energy That Blocks Your Success" at Naturalnews.com



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Dairy products linked to Parkinson's disease in men

"Consuming dairy products significantly boosts the risk of Parkinson's disease in men, concludes a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. A study surveying the dietary habits of 57,689 men found that those who consumed the most dairy products showed a 60 percent increase in the risk of Parkinson's disease, a degenerative nervous system disorder that affects motor skills and speech." click here for the rest of "Dairy products linked to Parkinson's disease in men" at Naturalnews.com

Natural Consumer Products Found Contaminated with Cancer-Causing 1,4-Dioxane in Groundbreaking Analysis Released by OCA

"A cancer-causing compound called 1,4-dioxane has been found in some of the most commonly used petroleum-based cosmetics by a study commissioned by the Organic Consumers Association, including products from Kiss My Face, Nutribiotic, Jason, Ecover, Citrus Magic, 365, Alba, Lifetree, Giovanni, Seventh Generation, Method, Earth Friendly Products, Sea-Chi Organics and many other brands . 1,4-dioxane (often just called dioxane) is a clear, colorless, organic compound that's a liquid at room temperature and is a known human carcinogen.

The study was conducted by the Organic Consumers Association." click here to read the rest of "Natural Consumer Products Found Contaminated with Cancer-Causing 1,4-Dioxane in Groundbreaking Analysis Released by OCA" at Naturalnews.com

Landmark Study Finds Obesity to be More Dangerous to Health than Smoking

"(NaturalNews) Being seriously overweight may reduce a person's life expectancy even more than smoking, according to a report by 250 leading scientists. According to the Foresight Report on obesity in the United Kingdom, having a body mass index higher than 30 (the definition used for 'obese') decreases a person's life expectancy by an average of 9 years. Men with a body mass index higher than 45, however, have their life expectancy reduced by 13 years. In contrast, being a smoker reduces life expectancy by an average of 10 years." click here to read the rest of "Landmark Study Finds Obesity to be More Dangerous to Health than Smoking" at Naturalnews.com

Treat Lyme Disease with Over-The-Counter Chinese Herbal Medicines

"(NaturalNews) A silent epidemic is ravaging our people, inflicting a large and harrowingly complex group of symptoms including arthritic conditions, autoimmune conditions, cognitive problems, and many more. This quiet, nearly undetectable bacterial pathogen has infected millions, and most of them don't even know it. This disease has been identified as the fastest-growing infectious disease in the US, as well as the number-one insect-borne pathogen in the US. Yet this only represents the known cases of a disease that is known to be dramatically under-reported, under-diagnosed, and very difficult to both detect and treat. Up to one-half the population may have been exposed to this disease, according to Lyme disease expert Dietrich Klinghardt, MD, of Seattle, WA.

Lyme disease is a clinical diagnosed constellation of symptoms caused by a related group of pathogens, chief among them borrelia bergdorferi. Lyme Disease (LD) became widely known in 1975 after a large number of children and adults near Lyme, Connecticut, began to show symptoms of...." click here to read the rest of "Treat Lyme Disease with Over-The-Counter Chinese Herbal Medicines" at Naturalnews.com

Grow Your Own Probiotics, Part 1: Kefir

"(NaturalNews) The world of lacto-fermentation is a fascinating one. Virtually every culture has some kind of fermented food/beverage. Fermented products are significant sources of amino acids, vitamins and minerals. The bacteria in fermented foods are potent detoxifiers. They produce substances that inhibit harmful bacteria such as salmonella. They can eradicate H. Pylori, the bacteria responsible for the majority of gastric ulcers. In this series...." click here to learn how to "Grow Your Own Probiotics, Part 1: Kefir" at Naturalnews.com

Blueberries control high cholesterol and prevent colon cancer

"(NaturalNews) Two recent studies conducted on animals suggest that eating blueberries may contribute to healthier cholesterol levels and help stave off colon cancer. In the first study, conducted by researchers from the Natural Products Utilization Research Unit of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service,..." click here to read the rest of "Blueberries control high cholesterol and prevent colon cancer" at Naturalnews.com

Dr. Doug Graham - Overcoming Common Issues of the Raw Food Diet (Part 1)

"(NaturalNews) This is an excerpt from Dr. Doug Graham's interview for the Raw Summit, a complete interview encyclopedia of cutting edge living and raw food knowledge. You can find the complete transcripts and audios at..." click here to get the rest of "Dr. Doug Graham - Overcoming Common Issues of the Raw Food Diet (Part 1)" at Naturalnews.com

Diet Plays a Key Role in Acne, Specifically Zinc

"(NaturalNews) There is nothing worse than owning a skin care store full of wonderful, natural products and getting a horrible bout of adult acne. I now sympathize with thousands of people that have to deal with this terrible skin affliction. Thank goodness, after some trials and tribulations, I was able to identify the culprit and, as they say, heal thyself.

In short, here were the wrong answers to my acne problem:" to find out click here "Diet Plays a Key Role in Acne, Specifically Zinc"

Oral Cancer May be Treated with Proanthocyanidins from Medicinal Plants

"(NaturalNews) Proanthocyanidins from grapeseed extract may hamper the growth of oral cancer cells, according to a recent study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Proanthocyanidins are chemicals in the flavonoid family, naturally occurring in the seeds and skins of grapes (including red wine), pine bark, green and black tea, and berries including bilberries, cranberries, chokeberries and black currant berries. They have been shown to act as antioxidants and protect against DNA damage from tobacco, as well as..." click here to read the rest of "Oral Cancer May be Treated with Proanthocyanidins from Medicinal Plants" at Naturalnews.com

The Associated Press: AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water

"AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water

By JEFF DONN, MARTHA MENDOZA and JUSTIN PRITCHARD – Mar 9, 2008

A vast array of pharmaceuticals — including antibiotics, anti-convulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones — have been found in the drinking water supplies of at least 41 million Americans, an Associated Press investigation shows." click here to read the rest of the article, "The Associated Press: AP Probe Finds Drugs in Drinking Water"

Toxic Soup of Plastic Debris, Twice the Size of US, Forms in the Pacific Ocean

"(NaturalNews) It is twice the size of the continental United States, yet you cannot set foot on it. Scientists have named it “Plastic Soup”, and appropriately so. Floating in the Northern Pacific Ocean lays a huge expanse of plastic refuse. This garbage patch is actually two attached areas on either side of Hawaii, known as the Western and Eastern Pacific Garbage Patches.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch was discovered by"read the rest of "Toxic Soup of Plastic Debris, Twice the Size of US, Forms in the Pacific Ocean" at Naturalnews.com

The Link Between Obesity, Cancer, and Toxicity: Detoxifying the Body (Part 2)

"(NaturalNews) In the last article, we explored the link between obesity, cancer, and toxicity. Several important studies were discussed, notably a study showing that living near a toxic waste site increases the risk of hospitalization due to diabetes. Another epidemiological survey from the UK showed that the counties of the UK that suffer from the highest levels of industrial pollution also demonstrate the highest rates of obesity.

The link to cancer is illustrated with ever-increasing scientific studies. The results of major studies show obesity as"read the rest of "The Link Between Obesity, Cancer, and Toxicity: Detoxifying the Body (Part 2)" at Naturalnews.com

The Link Between Obesity, Cancer, and Toxicity (Part 1)

"(NaturalNews) Many conventional media sources, known collectively as “Mainstream Media,” or MSM, repeat the conventional wisdom of obesity’s causes: sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition. These factors are irrefutable contributors to the worldwide, growing obesity epidemic. Yet lifestyle and nutrition factors do not tell the whole story. There are much more nuanced and insidiously dangerous implications in the massive increase in obesity: connections to rising cancer rates, and correlations to stored body toxicity. This article illustrates the growing evidence linking this “unholy triad” of obesity, cancer, and toxicity.

The rise in worldwide obesity rates parallel the increase in environmental toxicity. Meanwhile, cancer rates continue to rise; the WHO believes that cancer rates may increase by more than 50% by 2020. Meanwhile, more studies show that cancerous tumors are storehouses of high concentrations of toxic man-made chemicals.

There are many theories and studies that establish the connections in the unholy triad, and research"read the rest of "The Link Between Obesity, Cancer, and Toxicity (Part 1)" at Naturalnews.com

MRSA Superbug Infections Now Killing More Americans than AIDS

"(NaturalNews) An antibiotic-resistant strain of the common staph bacteria is now responsible for more deaths in the United States than AIDS, according to a study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 'This is a significant public health problem' said CDC medical epidemiologist Scott K. Fridkin. 'We should be very worried.'

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a variant of a common"read the rest of "MRSA Superbug Infections Now Killing More Americans than AIDS" at Naturalnews.com

Healing Illness - A Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol

"(NaturalNews) Western medicine treats the body as a collection of parts instead of as a synergistic organism. When it comes to treating broken bones and injured body parts, mainstream Western medicine is unequaled. When this same approach is used to treat illness and disease - fixing or repairing the parts where the symptoms of underlying illnesses manifest themselves - modern medicine fails miserably

In the instance of cancer, instead of addressing the causes of cancer - toxins and a weakened immune system - we see instead treatments that either slash, burn or poison away the tumors and cancer cells, which further weakens an immune system cancer has already defeated and only worsens the conditions that led to cancer to begin with.

As a result, the way is paved for the return of the cancer or the introduction of another cancer or serious condition. Even worse, the road to further"read the rest of "Healing Illness - A Natural Anti-Cancer Protocol" at Naturalnews.com

Medication Pollution Spreads: Water Supply of 24 U.S. Cities Found Contaminated with Pharmaceuticals

"(NaturalNews) Analysis of tap water supplies in major metropolitan areas conducted by the Associated Press has revealed that the water supply in 24 major U.S. cities -- serving over 40 million people -- are contaminated with trace amounts of pharmaceuticals including antibiotics, anti-seizure medications, anti-inflammatory drugs, psychotropic drugs, pain medications and even caffeine. The upshot of the report is that tens of millions of Americans are unwittingly being subjected to a bizarre medical experiment with unpredictable results. No scientist can say for certain whether long-term exposure to micro doses of multiple"read the rest of "Medication Pollution Spreads: Water Supply of 24 U.S. Cities Found Contaminated with Pharmaceuticals" at Naturalnews.com

Bee Pollen - A Budget Friendly Food for Health and Healing

"(NaturalNews) Bee pollen is often referred to as nature's most complete food. Pollen harvested from a diverse selection of geographic areas contains all the essential components of life in a good tasting, chewable, easily digested, and highly bio-available form that can be consumed by anyone from young children to the very old. All the nutritive and rejuvenating elements contained in expensive, whole food vitamin pills can be found in bee pollen. But since these elements are crafted into the most super of superfoods by nature, they have the added benefits of perfect synergy. Pollen also offers healing, with interesting research studies documenting its medicinal effects." click here for the rest of "Bee Pollen - A Budget Friendly Food for Health and Healing" at Naturalnews.com

MOTHERS Act Seeks to Drug Expectant Mothers with Antidepressants to "Treat" Postpartum Depression

"(NaturalNews) A new law being considered in the U.S. Congress would attempt to prevent postpartum depression in new moms by drugging them with SSRI antidepressant drugs while they're still pregnant. This legislation is being aggressively pushed by pro-pharma front groups in an effort to expand the customer base for SSRI drugs by targeting pregnant women as new 'customers' for the chemicals. It's an example of the latest insanity from Big Pharma, whose drugs are already killing over 100,000 Americans each year while inciting violence and suicides in teens. Every single shooting massacre we've seen in the last ten years has been carried out by a person taking SSRI antidepressant drugs. The mainstream media pays no attention to this link, and the FDA ignores the reports in order to keep these drugs on the market." click here for the rest of "MOTHERS Act Seeks to Drug Expectant Mothers with Antidepressants to "Treat" Postpartum Depression" at Naturalnews.com

A Daily Dose of Beetroot Juice Can Beat High Blood Pressure

"(NaturalNews) Researchers at Barts and The London School of Medicine have discovered that drinking just 500ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure. The study, published online in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, could have major implications for the treatment of cardiovascular disease." click here to read the erest of "A Daily Dose of Beetroot Juice Can Beat High Blood Pressure" at Naturalnews.com

Interview with Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 1)

"(NaturalNews) The following is part one of an interview with Dr. Wayne Coates, who is perhaps the world's foremost educator on chia seeds. Dr. Coates was among the first to grow chia seeds experimentally and later for commercial purposes. An expert in the field of new crops such as chia and jojoba, his career as a research professor at the University of Arizona spanned over twenty-five years." click here to read the Interview with Dr. Wayne Coates: Chia Seeds (Part 1) at Naturalnews.com

Flaxseed Phytoestrogens Benefit Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

"(NaturalNews) Whole flaxseeds are known to lower total and LDL cholesterol levels, reduce postprandial glucose absorption, decrease some markers of inflammation, and raise serum levels of omega-3 fatty acids (1). This is of obvious benefit to diabetics who not only need help controlling their blood glucose levels, but who are also at much greater risk of developing cardiovascular disease than the general population.

The health benefits of flaxseeds are attributed to three classes of nutrients." click here to read the rest of "Flaxseed Phytoestrogens Benefit Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease" at Naturalnews.com

If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know

"(NaturalNews) Many health-conscious people wonder whether wine is a medicinal tonic that benefits their health, or something that should be avoided at all costs. Nutritionist Frank Cooper spent two years researching the subject of wine and health, and found many answers. He investigates the medicinal, nutritional, and environmental issues to do with wine, and the health considerations of the chemicals and additives that may be used in wine-making." Click here to read the rest of "If You Are a Wine Drinker, Here Are Facts You Should Know" at Naturalnews.com

Chemically-Induced Suicide: 80 Percent of Suicide Victims Took Antidepressant Drugs

"(NaturalNews) A Swedish writer has accused the National Board of Health and Welfare (NBHW) of covering up evidence suggesting a connection between psychiatric drugs and suicide. Under a recent law, Swedish health-care providers must fill out reports on all suicides committed by patients under their care or within four weeks of a health care visit. The reports are then sent to the NBHW, which compiles and analyzes them.

Recently, the NBHW released the first report analyzing the 367 suicides recorded in 2006. 'Not a single word is written about the most compelling fact: Well over 80 percent of persons killing themselves were treated with psychiatric drugs,' Janne Larson writes." Click here for the rest of "Chemically-Induced Suicide: 80 Percent of Suicide Victims Took Antidepressant Drugs" at Naturalnews.com